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Ring-tailed lemur visits WISH-TV set

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – 24-Hour News 8 Anchor Dave Barras was visited by a ring-tailed lemur named Betty at noon.

Barras fed Betty grapes while she visited with Larry the Animal Guy.

Larry Battson said Betty, and other ring-tailed lemurs, use their long tails for balance. They live in Madagascar. Their population has decreased in the wild.

Betty visits schools and has appeared on national television.

Press play in the video player to watch Betty’s visit.